Sunday, December 31, 2017

DC Multiverse - DKR WONDER WOMAN!

I have such mixed reactions to Frank Miller. I pretty much can't stand to read any of his comics as an adult. I find that his work is just too infused with weird gender politics and outdated stereotypes. It's like his views on masculinity are stuck in a 90's Mountain Dew commercial and his women seem ripped from either a 1920's bordello or an 70's biker bar (depending on the character), and it's all very tedious to me. But at the same time I can admit there's a certain undeniable fun factor and I have some major nostalgic ties to the Dark Knight Returns series. I read it when I was 11 and somehow convinced my middle school English teacher that it was suitable for a book report. Funny thing is, even back then I didn't love it. I remember there being a lot of nipples and garbage in almost every frame and thinking it was just too much. I only read the various DKR sequels in a cursory manner, but I enjoyed seeing new character designs like this Wonder Woman. It's kind of amazing to get a figure of her. Let's check her out below!

I really love this figure. Her proportions are large and bulky, but it kind of works. And it's really interesting to see a Diana figure with almost no red. The only flaw I've found is that the black leather thongs on her forearms and calves have very sloppy paint - often the lines are broken or smudged. Luckily it's an easy thing to clean up if you're so inclined.

Diana comes with a small dagger accessory.

Wonder Woman also comes with the Torso and Arms of Dr. Psycho.

It's pretty cool to have a Collect & Connect figure that only requires the purchase of two figures.